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Satyajit Ray : in search of the modern

"In this book, Suranjan Ganguly focuses on Ray's negotiations with the modern in six of his major films made between 1955 and 1970, showing India's conflicts between tradition and progress, village and city, old and new. Satyajit Ray is a thoughtful look at the artist's vision of men and women seeking their identity in a transforming world."--Jacket.

Abstract:

This title examines significant moments in Satyajit Ray's life and their influence on his work. The book focuses on six of Ray's major films between 1955 and 1970. This title explores these films in light of those experiences which Ray defines as modern.Read more...